Dish ranking
Best pasta dishes in Rome
40 pasta dishes from 23 restaurants, ranked by 209 recorded votes.
Pasta is the dish people most often get wrong at a new restaurant, the menu looks familiar, but only one or two plates are what the kitchen actually excels at.
In Rome the highest recorded total belongs to Cacio e Pepe at Da Enzo al 29, with 38 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Cacio e PepeDa Enzo al 2938 votes
- 2CarbonaraRoscioli34 votes
- 3AmatricianaTonnarello32 votes
- 4CarbonaraDa Enzo al 2928 votes
- 5Cacio e PepeRoscioli27 votes
- 6CarbonaraTonnarello13 votes
- 7AmatricianaRoscioli8 votes
- 8Cacio e PepeTonnarello7 votes
- 9Amatriciana GyozaZuma RomePan-fried dumplings filled with a savory Amatriciana-inspired pork and tomato ragu.2 votes
- 10Cacio e Pepe al TartufoReserva Restaurante y CoctelesA Roman classic elevated with fresh black truffle shavings. Creamy Pecorino Romano and black pepper sauce clings to perfectly al dente tonnarelli.2 votes
- 11Carbonara UdonZuma RomeThick udon noodles tossed in a creamy carbonara-style sauce with guanciale and a poached egg.2 votes
- 12Rigatoni con la PajataRistorante Il FalchettoRigatoni pasta served with a rich and traditional sauce made from calf's intestines. A daring yet authentic Roman specialty.2 votes
- 13Bucatini all'AmatricianaAngie’s RestaurantThick bucatini pasta coated in a rich and flavorful sauce made with guanciale, peeled tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano cheese.1 votes
- 14Cacio e PepeOsteria da FortunataA Roman classic: tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper.1 votes
- 15Cacio e PepeCiPASSOA Roman classic featuring tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper. Simple, yet incredibly flavorful.1 votes
- 16Cacio e PepeAngie’s RestaurantA Roman classic redefined. Fresh al dente pasta tossed in a creamy sauce made with Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.1 votes
- 17Cacio e PepeAchille Al Pantheon di HabanaA Roman classic with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, emulsified to perfection with pasta water.1 votes
- 18Cacio e Pepe al Tartufo433A Roman classic, elevated with fresh black truffle. Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and truffle oil unite in a creamy, unforgettable pasta dish.1 votes
- 19Cacio e Pepe al TartufoAl GallinaccioClassic Roman pasta dish with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, elevated with freshly shaved seasonal black truffles.1 votes
- 20Cacio e Pepe Al TartufoLe JardinA Roman classic elevated with fresh black truffle, Pecorino Romano, and cracked black pepper.1 votes
- 21Cacio e Pepe ClassicoNeroneA Roman classic: Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and pasta water create a creamy, intensely cheesy sauce. Simple yet sublime.1 votes
- 22Cacio e Pepe del FalchettoRistorante Il FalchettoHomemade tonnarelli pasta tossed with Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. A Roman classic reinvented with our secret touch.1 votes
- 23Carbonara TradizionaleOsteria da FortunataSpaghetti, guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A true taste of Rome.1 votes
- 24Pizza AmatricianaCantina e CucinaInspired by the famous Roman pasta, this pizza boasts a tomato base, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and a hint of chili.1 votes
- 25Rigatoni CarbonaraOsteria BaccoRigatoni pasta with a rich sauce of eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and black pepper. The authentic Roman experience.1 votes
- 26Rigatoni con la PajataReserva Restaurante y CoctelesA traditional and robust Roman pasta dish featuring rigatoni tossed in a rich tomato sauce with calf's intestines. For the adventurous palate.1 votes
- 27AmatricianaCiPASSOA robust pasta sauce made with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and San Marzano tomatoes, tossed with bucatini pasta. A cornerstone of Roman cuisine.0 votes
- 28Amatriciana TradizionaleNeroneGuanciale, San Marzano tomatoes, Pecorino Romano, and a touch of chili. A rich and hearty pasta sauce.0 votes
- 29Cacio e PepeOste nostroA Roman classic with Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and pasta, prepared tableside for an authentic experience.0 votes
- 30Cacio e PepePiccolo ArancioA Roman classic featuring tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Simple, yet exquisitely flavorful.0 votes
- 31Cacio e Pepe al TartufoLife RistoranteClassic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper, elevated with fresh black truffle shavings.0 votes
- 32Cacio e Pepe al TartufoIari The VinoClassic Roman pasta dish with Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and fresh black truffle shavings.0 votes
- 33Cacio e Pepe al TartufoAmbrosia Rooftop Restaurant & BarA Roman classic, elevated with a generous shaving of fresh black truffle. Creamy Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper coat perfectly al dente tonnarelli.0 votes
- 34Cacio e Pepe allo ScoglioVattani Elegant Italian Restaurant & Cocktail BarA Roman classic elevated with fresh, local seafood. Hand-rolled tonnarelli pasta tossed in a creamy Pecorino Romano and black pepper sauce, dotted with succulent clams, mussels, and shrimp.0 votes
- 35Cacio e Pepe ClassicoOsteria BaccoHomemade tonnarelli pasta tossed in a creamy sauce of Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper.0 votes
- 36Cacio e Pepe con TartufoRistorante Le ColonnetteClassic Roman pasta dish with Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and fresh black truffle shavings.0 votes
- 37Carbonara TradizionaleAchille Al Pantheon di HabanaSpaghetti with guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. No cream ever!0 votes
- 38Pizza CarbonaraCantina e CucinaA creative take on the Roman pasta dish, featuring a white sauce base, guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper.0 votes
- 39Rigatoni alla Carbonara AutenticaLife RistoranteRigatoni pasta tossed with guanciale, egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. No cream, just tradition.0 votes
- 40Rigatoni CarbonaraPiccolo ArancioRigatoni pasta tossed with guanciale, egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. The authentic Roman carbonara.0 votes
How to order pasta dishes well
- A short pasta section usually means a better plate, long lists are a sign of pre-made sauces.
- House-made pasta is worth the upcharge; ask which shapes are rolled in-house.
- Order the regional speciality where you are: cacio e pepe in Rome, seafood pasta on the coast.
Pasta dishes in Rome: common questions
- What are the best pasta dishes in Rome?
- The highest recorded total is for Cacio e Pepe at Da Enzo al 29 first, with 38 votes. The full ranking above covers 40 pasta dishes across 23 Rome restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Rome ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a pasta dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.